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Nikon 1 Mirrorless Cameras

Choosing a Mirrorless Camera

Given that a mirrorless camera system largely determines image-quality by sensor-size and versatility by its lens lineup, choosing a mirrorless camera by its system first is easiest. Head to the second page of this guide for detailed descriptions of each mirrorless system. For reference, here is how sensor-sizes used by each system compares:

Average14 MegapixelsHigh ISO: ISO 6400 or more is available at full-resolution.Continuous DriveFull 1080p HD Video: 1920 x 1080 resolution or more but less than 4K.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Spot MeteringWeatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Waterproof - Submersible under water up to a certain depth.Built-In GPSAccepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Neocamera detailed review